Last updated: 6 May 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Similar technologies include pixels and local storage.
2. Why We Use Cookies
| Category | Purpose | Sample Cookies* |
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core functions like security and load balancing | serverSessionID |
| Analytics | Understand traffic and content performance | _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) |
| Advertising (Personalised) | Tailor ad content, cap frequency, detect fraud | IDE, NID (Google); _fbp (Meta) |
| Social Media | Track conversions from Facebook/Instagram | fr |
*Names may change as vendors update services.
3. Consent (EU/UK)
Visitors from the EU/EEA/UK see a banner asking to accept or reject non‑essential cookies. Preferences can be changed via “Cookie Settings” in the footer.
4. Managing Cookies
- Browser controls can block or delete cookies.
- Opt‑out tools:
- Google Analytics – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ad Settings – https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta Ad Preferences – https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences Blocking cookies may impair some Site functions.
5. Updates
We review this Policy annually or when vendors change.
6. Contact
Email info@harplight.com with “Cookie Policy” in the subject.